Raising the Bar: OT Maturity for Critical Infrastructure

Luisa Montealegre is a Mechanical Engineer from Costa Rica whose career has taken her on a dynamic journey into the world of cybersecurity. Today, she is an OT Cybersecurity Expert at MSF Partners, a consultancy cybersecurity company based in Zürich. Luisa specializes in safeguarding critical infrastructure and industrial environments, working closely with energy and manufacturing organizations to strengthen the resilience of their operational technology systems. Passionate about bridging engineering and security, she is dedicated to helping industries protect the systems that keep our world running. She also contributes to the community through initiatives like CyberDefendHERS, promoting diversity and visibility within the OT security field.

Critical infrastructure faces increasing cyber risk, making OT security maturity essential for reliable and safe operations. This talk outlines the key pillars of OT maturity and how organizations can progress from reactive to resilient security postures. Attendees will gain practical guidance on identifying maturity gaps, real world examples, and strengthening defenses in environments where downtime and safety risks are critical concerns.